Friday, March 6, 2009

Anybody lost their tan ?
















Lots more pictures from our trip to the Dominican Republic - it was the trip of a lifetime for Maureen and myself, and we had a great group of people to take along with us. CAA travel is sending all comment sheets - they sure looked after us well and thanks again to Tom Brothwell for setting up our bus ride for the folks in Nipawin and Tisdale - sure made a big difference in the trip. Everyone wants to see more of everyone's pictures and we'll be posting most of this week as they arrive.

Boogie Boarding was a blast with Rudy and everybody loved the trip to the school to see the Grade 5 and 6 classes. Thanks to all who brought gifts for the school children. You could tell by the look in their eyes they loved your generosity. Remember Rudy our tour guide on the "Outback Safari" - great guy. Those mornings by the pool were terrific. I personally loved the way you could wake up and almost predict what the weather was going to be like. We're very used to a continental climate where the weather changes in a minute. Lately I'm just about ready to see the Groundhog again - but the weather will soon change in Saskatchewan.
I find myself looking at my watch and thinking to myself what they're doing at the Iberostar - "it's 8 am - everybody's at the Continental breakfast and planning their day - or claiming a sunny spot by the pool.
We have lots of pictures on Facebook - so check out your friends sections and grab some picks and send them to this address and I'll post them on the Bill Blog - email expresiv@sasktel.net or you can send them to bill@cjvr.com
more pics soon from our amazing journey
--Bill and Maureen--




Friday, February 27, 2009

Home From Puerto Plata - Dominican Republic




So much to tell you all about our Winter Escape thru CAA Travel to Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic। Many pictures and many Dominican people live - the way they travel - and they way they spend their days। We'll have many pictures soon - so be sure to check back as we all continue to blog। Thru CAA travel our group of 48 stayed in the luxurious Iberostar Costa Dorada where the staff is friendly and most accomodating. Our excursions included everything from Scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and the must have field tour of the Outback Safari. We were able to visit Domincan schools, farmers, and fisherman.

The Dominicans prime industry is tourism and most of the populations work at different hotels and farms that supply goods to the resorts. Although the Domican has a 40 per cent unemployment rate they are all very friendly and extremely hard workers. Dominican schools are relatively small but are will made concrete stuctures. Each class in the schools has about 12 to 15 students. We were able to visit a Grade 5 and 6 class on one of the Outback tours.



















Tuesday, February 10, 2009

That Valentine Feelin'


I received the picture on the left in my mail - I couldn't stop giggling about it - it's just too goofy.

It's a Snowman's Convention in Regina.

The average Canadian man will spend $165.oo on their Valentine. I think I'm a bit low - is a bail out possible ?

The new Naicam Golf Simulator is very cool – this is so real you can actually walk around the find old top flites – Tonya to book 874 2337 – Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Banff Springs – all those courses you can’t get on even if you had Andy Renault with ya.

Clean Out Your Computer Day – clean out your computer if -
...you’ve got icons on the desktop that even your kids don’t know what they represent
...your P4 has a top speed of just P1…..whatever that means
...the last time you cleaned it out was...... never
...you think Pentium must be Latin for..... “could this thing be any slower”
...if you push the wrong key.... suddenly you’re playing a game of pongWhat do you mean never heard of a Commodore 64

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition hits the stores - girls not eating for 6 weeks would be hard on anyone

Canada’s finance minister Jim Flaherty is already talking about the need for more stimulus
Lots of people are talking about President Obama’s upcoming five hour pitstop in Ottawa….when the President will…. Be spreading some of his stimulus package on… $8 dollar egg salad sandwiches at the airport and that’s about all.

Here’s the problem with it being freezing cold on Valentine’s Day…..even if you’re arguing with your better half… you have to snuggle just to keep warm
Ticketmaster and Live Nation are talking about a merger. We'd tell you more, but there's a huge service charge.

and too late to make the Noon News .......

SMITHSONIAN WANTS FRANKLIN HAT _ The Smithsonian Institution has asked the Aretha Franklin to donate the hat she wore during President Obama's inauguration. Personally when I saw the hat it looked a bit like a giant bat – I guess you could wear it for Easter.

The first Macintosh computer has turned 25 years old. And it's being used by that customer service representative you're always calling.

Erno Rubik invented the Rubiks Cube – he’s got a new game –he calls it "one of the most innovative and exciting puzzles we've developed since the cube, my original design, challenging the solver to use skill, dexterity and logic." Rubik's 360 – well it’s round and you’re average 5th grader will solve it.

Windows 7 now will be out this summer ….. Automatically calls your mom every time you log onto divas.com. available as a Beta if you want to give it a whirl• locating and destroys all non-Microsoft software on your computer.• Crashes twice as fast as Windows Vista.• Comes with free technical support until 2001!

Some experts are questioning the truth of the story of the two men found floating in a cooler at sea off the coast of Australia. They say now that it might not have been after a rider game.

What’s in a name?
The medal winning Olympic skier, Picabu Street
is not just an athlete; she is a nurse.
She currently works in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a large South African hospital.
She is not permitted to answer the telephone while she is at work,
It simply caused too much confusion when she would answer the phone and say:
“Picabu, ICU

Dieticians of Canada present Canada Nutrition Month in March – “Stay active and eat like a champion – go to www.dieticians.ca/eatwell and find out more. And don’t go back for 10th's at a fowl supper – I’ll have the cantelope pure-a please.


- Bill - heading to Puerto Plata Feb 19 09 with a Band of Brothers and Sisters

Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Cat Didn't see his Shadow ..


My cat didn't see his shadow today. My cat didn't leave the house. Yours ?


The Groundhog always sees his shadow because the tv crew is always there.

There is a big difference between a groundhog and Jeff Rogstad - A groundhog can't screw up a five-day forecast.

If Wharton Willie sees his shadow, it means 3 more hockey teams will be sold to Americans.

• In Afghanistan: If Osama bin Laden sees his shadow, he'll shoot it

... Not to be confused with Hound Dog Day -- when Elvis returns to Capistrano.

This morning they’ll make the 122nd trek to Gobbler’s Knob…. The gates open at 3 a.m. and then Phil makes his prediction at approximately 7:25 a.m. (EST)….they always do it at 7:25 in the morning… because they’ll all been drinking since 3 a.m.

Wiarton Willie will make his prediction at about 8:15 a.m. (EST) this morning…..about 50 minutes after Punxsutawney Phil.

Shubana-cadie Sam in Nova Scotia, Wiarton Willie in Ontario, Brandon Bob, Nanaimo Ned and Alberta’s Balzac Billie…..and don’t forget Toronto Tom….. if Toronto Tom sees his shadow… six more years of the Leafs not winning the cup…. … Tom always sees his shadow.

Tomorrow is Toque Tuesday….a day to wear a toque to help raise money for homeless people in this country…so that makes today….Get Knitting Monday !!

Tomorrow is the 13th annual Toque Tuesday….a day to wear a toque to help raise money for homeless people in this country…and you can get more information at http://www.raisingtheroof.org/ …..it’s been cold what do we care if we just switch hats for the day.

Naicam Golf Simulator – this is so real you can actually walk around the find old top flites – Tonya to book 874 2337 – Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Banff Springs – all those courses you can’t get on even if you had Andy Renault with ya.

Have you figured out what your going to do with your hose yet - Up to 10,000 you get 15% of that; that was the buzz yesterday – if you own a lumberyard that’s a pretty good incentive in the budget.

-home renovation tax credit up to $1,350 bucks for work done by February 2010….they expect 4 million Canadians will take advantage of that at a cost of $3 billion

Valentine’s Day is coming and according to the National Retail Council spending on Valentine’s Day will be up this year with men spending an average of $165 bucks…..

The Toronto Maple Leafs paid tribute to Doug Gilmore on the weekend….the guy known as Killer is just another in a long line great captains who are remembered for….. not winning a Stanley Cup

Windows 7 now will be out this Christmas ….. Automatically calls your mom every time you log onto divas.com. available as a Beta if you want to give it a whirl• locating and destroys all non-Microsoft software on your computer.• Crashes twice as fast as Windows Vista.• Comes with free technical support until 2001!

Some experts are questioning the truth of the story of the two men found floating in a cooler at sea off the coast of Australia. They say now that it might not have been after a rider game.

Brad Pitt’s movie, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” picked up 13 Oscar nominations. The night of the awards, Brad plans to recreate the movie, going from 13 nominations to walking away empty-handed.

World’s longest ice rink is now open ... the 7.8 kilometer Rideau Canal in Ottawa opens every winter – how about skating close to 8 km – and then saying – where’s my car.
Look at it this way - if the Groundhog sees his shadow - you won't have to cut the grass so early !
-Bill-

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Happy New Year ! - a Challenging 2009 ahead



The very best from my family to your's during the Christmas holidays. Finally the weather has improved and expect to see many on our fantastic facility at Wapiti with their new skis and snowboard gear.

For many it's a time of reflection and for me personally a time of thankfulness for many friends and family and co-workers who make my job and this blog so much fun. I especially thankful for "The Weather". I'm not a cold fan - but I'm a snow fan and though many would disagree I'd much prefer a little shovelling, to a minus 50 temperature and a fozen florescent orange extension cord.

The New Year will be a challenging one - for all of us. Economics in the US do reflect the economics in Canada to a certain measure; and we all expect big things from the new President of the United States. But - we still have to hold our own in Canada. Don't forget your local merchants - and don't forget that they - like Broadcasters - depend on your business in the months ahead. I shop local - and hope that you'll support your favorite businesses in 2009.

Please pray for and remember out troops in Afghanistan - and every Friday make it a resolution to wear something Red on Fridays. These men and women put their lives on the line every day so that we may live in this great Country called Canada. Happy New Year to all and Peace to all. How bout' a few odds and sodds to take us thru to 2009.

KNIEVEL GOES TO VEGAS _ Robbie Knievel, the 46-year-old son of the late daredevil Evel Knievel, will jump the fire-spewing volcano at The Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas on a motorcycle as part of a television special on New Year's Eve.

Predictions for 2009 -

New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia will have to decide either to join a sovereign Quebec or move to the Northwest Territories.

As aging continues to spread in, Cher's largest tattoo will get 20% larger.

Televised sessions of Parliament will be moved to The Comedy Channel.

The Rubik’s Cube will experience a comeback after Jim Carrey solves one on "The Tonight Show" with his lips.... and The National Hockey League will discourage fighting by making the players pay their own dental bills.

Scientists have found a hole in Earth's magnetic field, it’s called Wall Street


One of the more weird stories of 2008 - TEXTING TO THE ALIENS -Some in Britain are paying to have their text messages beamed into space. Hundreds of people are paying $15 to have their text beamed into the cosmos on radio waves using a giant satellite transmission dish. A customer says"I am certain their are aliens out there, and by using this, who knows I might get lucky and my text could be the first thing from earth they see." Can you say ‘scam’ boys and girls.

Still one pair of tickets left for our trip to Puerto Plata this February. If you want to join Maureen, myself and family be sure to call CAA travel in Prince Albert. Treat yourself in 2009. We're very much looking forward for you to join us.

-- Bill --